Sakana no Chirashi
Sakana no Chirashi is a vibrant and fresh Paleo Japanese seafood dish that beautifully showcases a variety of marinated fish and vegetables over a bed of cauliflower rice. This dish captures the essence of traditional chirashi sushi while adhering to a Paleo lifestyle, making it both delicious and wholesome.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Japanese
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Cauliflower - 300 grams
- Fresh salmon fillet - 100 grams
- Fresh tuna fillet - 100 grams
- Cucumber - 1 small
- Carrot - 1 medium
- Radish - 50 grams
- Avocado - 1 small
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce (coconut aminos for Paleo) - 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Mirin (or a Paleo-friendly sweetener) - 1 tablespoon
- Sea salt - to taste
- Black sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Nori sheets - 1, cut into strips
Steps
- Start by making cauliflower rice: Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower and cut it into florets. Pulse the florets in a food processor until it resembles rice grains. Steam or microwave for 5-7 minutes until tender. Set aside.
- Prepare the fish by slicing the salmon and tuna fillets into bite-sized cubes. Place them in a bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, and sesame oil. Pour the marinade over the fish and let it marinate in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes.
- While the fish is marinating, julienne the cucumber and carrot, and thinly slice the radish. Cut the avocado into slices.
- Once the fish is marinated, assemble the dish: Place a generous portion of cauliflower rice in each serving bowl.
- Top the cauliflower rice with the marinated fish, and artfully arrange the cucumber, carrot, radish, and avocado slices on top.
- Sprinkle with sea salt, black sesame seeds, and add strips of nori for garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Sakana no Chirashi!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35 g
- Carbs: 20 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish for heart health.
- Low in carbohydrates and high in fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.
- Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh produce, supporting overall well-being.
Tags
JapanesePaleoSeafood Dish